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Birth	:	15 Dec 1929 Galivants Ferry, Horry County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	19 Oct 2017 Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	Sandy Plain United Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate	:	34.0640790, -79.2210420
Description	:	Pressley Dorn Best, age 87, of Galivants Ferry, SC, died Thursday, October 19, 2017, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. He was born December 15, 1929 in Galivants Ferry, SC, a son of the late Jamie M. Best, Sr. and Laura May Wingard Best. He graduated from Aynor High School where he is a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame and chaired the Aynor High School Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee for many years. He received his B. A. degree from Wofford College and was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and played on... Read More	Pressley Dorn Best, age 87, of Galivants Ferry, SC, died Thursday, October 19, 2017, at McLeod Hospice House in Florence. He was born December 15, 1929 in Galivants Ferry, SC, a son of the late Jamie M. Best, Sr. and Laura May Wingard Best. He graduated from Aynor High School where he is a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame and chaired the Aynor High School Athletic Hall of Fame Selection Committee for many years. He received his B. A. degree from Wofford College and was a member of Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and played on the basketball team. He received his Masters degree from the University of South Carolina. He served in the United States Air Force and was a veteran of the Korean War where he served as a survival training instructor. He retired from the South Carolina Public School system after 30 years of service as a teacher, coach, and assistant principal. He also served the City of Mullins, SC as their Director of Recreation for 17 years. He grew up in Sandy Plain United Methodist Church where he was very active in the affairs of that church. When the small church was forced to close, he moved his membership to Aynor United Methodist Church, but continued to maintain the cemetery at Sandy Plain. He was a member and served on the board of Trustees at Aynor United Methodist Church. He was also a member of American Legion Post 81 for over 35 years. Survivors include a sister, Hattie Best Polk of Lake Juanaluska, NC, many loving nieces and nephews, and their children. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Fred G. Best of McClellanville, SC and Jamie M. Best, Jr. of Galivants Ferry, SC, and 3 sisters, Edna Earle Best Lewis of Florence, SC, Miriam Best Altman of Summerville, SC, and Barbara Best Shelley of Greenwood, SC. Funeral service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday October 22, 2017 at Aynor United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Sandy Plain United Methodist Church Cemetery. http://johnsonfuneralhomeaynor.com

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Pressley Dorn Best's memorial is located at: Sandy Plain United Methodist Church Cemetery, Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA.
When did Pressley Dorn Best death?
Pressley Dorn Best death on 19 Oct 2017 in Florence, Florence County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 34.0640790
Longitude: -79.2210420

Family Members:

Parent

James M. “Jamie” Best Sr.

(1892 - 1957)

Laura May Wingard Best

(1895 - 1989)

Siblings

Edna Earle Best Lewis

(1918 - 2001)

Wingard William Best

(1919 - 1921)

Fred Garrison Best

(1921 - 2008)

Martha Emma Best

(1922 - 1924)

Jamie M. “Jinks” Best

(1925 - 2004)

Hattie May Best Polk

(1926 - 2022)

Miriam Best Altman

(1928 - 2016)

Barbara Best Shelley

(1932 - 2014)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Sandy Plain United Methodist Church Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0640790, -79.2210420

2. Union Chapel AME Church Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0434180, -79.2248960

3. Floyd Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.0826730, -79.1895800

4. Mount Trolly Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery
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5. Gerrald Cemetery
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6. Antioch Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.0247650, -79.1949410

7. Barnhill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.0432210, -79.1662140

8. Allen Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.0978012, -79.2664032

9. Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.0266670, -79.2638900

10. Galivants Ferry Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.0084810, -79.2121660

11. Saint John Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 34.0054320, -79.2345850

12. Rehoboth Methodist Church Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0525880, -79.1472670

13. Wateree Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0397200, -79.2902800

14. Gethsemane Cemetery
Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0543350, -79.1424610

15. Saint James Cemetery
Marion, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0737010, -79.3041280

16. Red Hill Methodist Church Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0001800, -79.2578170

17. Mount Pisgah Baptist Church Cemetery
Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1108980, -79.1565320

18. Aynor Cemetery
Aynor, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9914170, -79.2049280

19. Jordan Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.1232800, -79.2747400

20. Happy Home Baptist Church Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0141160, -79.1523760

21. Baptist Colored Cemetery
Galivants Ferry, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9906830, -79.2469640

22. Ariel Baptist Church Cemetery
Mullins, Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0789986, -79.3116989

23. Saint Elizabeth Cemetery
Aynor, Horry County, USA
Coordinate: 33.9921150, -79.1875860

24. New Cemetery
Marion County, USA
Coordinate: 34.0816994, -79.3118973